Registered Nurse

Helia Healthcare•Salem, IL

About The Position

Helia Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care to residents and serve as a supportive clinical leader for LPNs and CNAs. The role involves coordinating resident care, communicating with residents, families, physicians, and staff, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming facility. The position is hands-on, people-centered, and fast-paced. The hourly salary range is $35.00 to $50.00. The RN participates in continuing education, in-services, and seminars, and completes continuing education needed to maintain certification or licensure. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
No disqualifying criminal offenses under applicable regulatory guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret journals, professional materials, policies, and regulations.
Ability to write nursing notes, reports, and procedures clearly.
Ability to interact confidently with leadership, residents, families, physicians, and the public.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described for the role, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds when needed.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure resident care is delivered according to standards of practice.
Observe, assess, document, and communicate changes in residents’ conditions.
Administer medications and treatments.
Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders accurately.
Implement and evaluate care plans that support residents’ wellness and comfort.
Organize equipment and supplies and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
Update the team at the start of each shift and communicate with them throughout the day.
Direct CNAs to ensure resident care is performed safely, respectfully, and according to policy.
Round with CNAs before the end of the shift to ensure care and tasks are in order.
Provide thorough handoff information to oncoming staff.
Complete admissions, pain evaluations, and other required assessments and documentation.
Advocate for residents’ comfort and pain relief.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed fully, accurately, and according to policy.
Promptly notify physicians and families of significant changes in residents’ health.
Assist with light housekeeping or maintenance when needed to maintain a clean, safe environment.
Help evaluate and coach team members respectfully and fairly.
Perform frequent rounds to help keep the facility tidy, odor-free, and welcoming.
Serve as a supportive team leader and role model.
Uphold the facility abuse policy and ensure others do so as well.
Promote a positive resident experience and embody Helia’s values of compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, personalized care, and kindness.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Attend in-services and educational programs, complete required continuing education, participate in seminars, and complete Silver Chair in-services on time.